by Greg Carroll, Tudor Collegiate StrategiesI can recall the vacation as if it were yesterday. It was 2014 and we had decided to go to the Florida beaches for our kids' February school vacation. My son was a senior in high school and we had set a timeline of making the college decision before …
To Recruit the Prospect or Not to Recruit the Prospect? That Is the Question
by Greg Carroll, Tudor Collegiate StrategiesJust when you thought your recruiting work was done… You get that email from the all-state kid you were dying to talk to…“Hey Coach. Look, I know you were trying to recruit me six months ago and I never got back to you but I’d really like to talk …
How to Know When They’re Really Saying “No”
by Dan Christensen, Tudor Collegiate StrategiesSay “no”? But, we want them to say “yes”, Dan!I know. I know.But, the reality is the majority of the recruits you talk to throughout the process are going to say no.If you’re a soccer coach looking to bring in eight new players, you …
Set the Stage to Hear a Yes When You Ask For Their Commitment
by Greg Carroll, Tudor Collegiate StrategiesOver the past month I was on three different campuses doing workshops. It was great being on those campuses, interacting with staff, meeting new people, and talking about recruiting. During those workshops we cover a ton of topics including how and …
You Need to Be First
by Dan Christensen, Tudor Collegiate StrategiesBeing first is fun.First in the conference standings. First seed in the national tournament. First on your top recruit’s list.There are some areas of recruiting where it is critical to try and be first. If you are, it’ll give you a big …